By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Oct. 1, unless otherwise noted. Robin Williams: Comic Genius Details: 1978-2009, Time Life Rated: Not rated, language The lowdown: Another in a series of Time Life DVD sets focusing on the comic talents of Robin Williams. This five-disc set features his quintet of HBO specials, starting with 1978’s “Of the Wall”, followed by “An Evening with Robin Williams” (1983), “An Evening at the Met” (1986), “Live on Broadway” (2002) and “Weapons of Self Destruction” (2009). And while these stand-up performances are extraordinary and spotlight the quick mind, sharp wit and improvisation and riffing skills of Williams, there also is a touch of sadness. In these times, a comic of Williams’ stature is sorely missed. Who knows what he would think about the current national situation, but I am sure he would have made several prescient points that would have made us laugh heartily.
New to View: Oct. 1
New to View: Oct. 1
New to View: Oct. 1
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Oct. 1, unless otherwise noted. Robin Williams: Comic Genius Details: 1978-2009, Time Life Rated: Not rated, language The lowdown: Another in a series of Time Life DVD sets focusing on the comic talents of Robin Williams. This five-disc set features his quintet of HBO specials, starting with 1978’s “Of the Wall”, followed by “An Evening with Robin Williams” (1983), “An Evening at the Met” (1986), “Live on Broadway” (2002) and “Weapons of Self Destruction” (2009). And while these stand-up performances are extraordinary and spotlight the quick mind, sharp wit and improvisation and riffing skills of Williams, there also is a touch of sadness. In these times, a comic of Williams’ stature is sorely missed. Who knows what he would think about the current national situation, but I am sure he would have made several prescient points that would have made us laugh heartily.